Youth Programming

Canton Leisure Services has your family in mind as we create fun and educational programs in our Youth and Special Interest Classes!

These multi-week classes, as well as the shorter one day seminars offer a wide variety of opportunities for kids to be exposed to activities that will expand their horizons and enrich their lives. Choose from fencing, karate, magic, babysitter training and an ever changing list of others including technology-based programs such as ‘Engineering For Kids’ and the popular, Lego programs of ‘Bricks 4 Kids’.

All our youth programs are run by qualified instructors, whose love of teaching and passion for their subjects shines through, making your child’s experience memorable, impactful and fun!

Adventure Events for Youth

Certification Classes

Babysitter Training

Location: Summit on the ParkAges: 11-18 years

Babysitter Training: This one-day class teaches future babysitters the best way to be safe and keep children in their care safe. Additionally you'll learn safety, safe play, basic care, first aid and leadership skills.

Health & Fitness Classes

Fencing

Karate

Location: Summit on the Park
Isshinryu Karate is an Okinawa style karate known for its natural stances, rapid punches and kicks. It is easily adapted to any age and body type. For more information visit American Karate Academy of Canton.

Karate Weapons (Ages 10+ years): Friday 7 - 8 pm. Using skills learned in Karate, students can learn moves using weapons such as katanas, staff and nunchucks. Prerequisite for Karate Weapons is Karate.

Teen Women Only Self-Defense

Location: Summit on the Park
The course will teach basic techniques that will allow women to avoid conflict situations and offer options in the critical moments in which your personal space has been violated. It aims to prevent assault and build women's self confidence in their ability to stay safe. Course is taught by American Karate Academy of Canton

For more information on Health, Fitness and Wellness please visit the Summit on the Park. The Summit on the Park offers a wide variety of registered and group fitness classes, as well as personal training.

Karate

Location: Summit on the Park
Isshinryu Karate is an Okinawa style karate known for its natural stances, rapid punches and kicks. It is easily adapted to any age and body type. For more information visit American Karate Academy of Canton.

Scouting Program Events

Canton Leisure Services is committed to connecting young people to recreation and nature opportunities here in the community. CLS offers one time events and design-your-own-scout program events to meet your needs. To learn more you can call 734/394-5374 or email the program coordinator at jcollins@canton-mi.org.

Design-Your-Own-Scout-Program

Let Canton Leisure Services help you with your Girl Scout and Cub Scout requirements and activities. Programs can be personalized to meet your specific needs. Offerings may include programs such as Leave No Trace Behind, Community Service Projects, Girl Scout Journeys and Aquatics Badges, as well as Self-Defense Empowerment Workshops for girls.

Unicorns and Rainbows Rule!

Cub/Boy Scouts

Shark Attack

Special Events

Canton Leisure Services offers special events throughout the year that are geared toward families of all ages. To get a complete list of upcoming events and concerts, visit the Events at a Glance webpage.

S.T.E.M. Classes

Little Medical School & Little Vet School

Little Medical School is a STEM program bringing medicine, science, and the importance of health to your children ages 4-12 in an entertaining, exciting, and fun way. Inspiring tomorrow's Health Care Providers today!

Bricks 4 Kidz

Engineering for Kids

Engineering For Kids® brings the wonder and excitement of STEM education (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) to children ages 4-14 through a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Create your own video game! Design a hot air balloon! Build rockets and roller coasters! All of this is possible with Engineering For Kids®!

Youth Voice Training

Inclement Weather Policy

If the Plymouth/Canton School District closes due to inclement weather during the school year (typically due to winter weather conditions), all Leisure Services Department programs/classes held prior to 4 pm will be canceled. For Leisure Service programs/classes that begin after 4 pm a determination to cancel will be made no later then 2 pm that day.

Inclement Weather Policy: If the Plymouth/Canton School District closes due to inclement weather during the school year (typically due to winter weather conditions), all Leisure Services Department programs/classes held prior to 4:00 pm will be canceled. For Leisure Services programs/classes that begin after 4:00 pm a determination to cancel will be made no later than 2:00 pm that day.

Accommodation

Leisure Services strives to offer inclusive recreation opportunities for all participants. If you would like to request an ADA accommodation or to request that a form/information be made available in an alternative format (email, large print, braille, audible or other) please contact our Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email.